Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 18 July 2019 Previous inspection date 17 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a range of experiences that support children's play well and encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder builds good relationships with children and gets to know them well. She praises children's efforts and achievements to help promote their confidence and support them for their future learning. n The childminder provides a safe environment and helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she regularly practises the emergency procedures with the children and teaches them about road safety. n The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy living well. She offers healthy snacks and meals daily and has regard for children's likes and dislikes. n The childminder effectively implements and maintains all the required records and documents to ensure the smooth running of her setting.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder does not ensure that activities capture all children's attention to help them focus and develop their concentration more. n The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills to help promote her teaching practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop further support to help children who find it difficult to focus and concentrate for longer periods n focus more on using opportunities to raise the level of teaching practice even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her risk assessment, safeguarding policy and procedure and record keeping. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the assessment of children and how she delivers the learning programme. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the activities provided for children. n The inspector joined the childminder in a tour of the areas of the home that she uses for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took into account their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes safeguarding training regularly and knows what action to take if there is a concern about the welfare of a child. Risk assessments are effective and support children's safety, both in the home and on outings. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision as part of her process of self-evaluation, and she identifies targets for action. For example, she has a positive attitude towards promoting continuous improvement and keeps up to date with early years practice. She gains information from discussions with other childminders and professionals to improve children's assessments. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares information so they are involved in their children's learning to ensure consistency in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children well. She provides a good variety of activities and play opportunities to motivate children. This helps children to be active learners and achieve positive outcomes in learning. For example, they show confidence and know what they want. The childminder ensures children have access to a broad selection of learning experiences, both inside and outdoors. She encourages children to be creative as they make different colours by mixing paint together. The childminder talks to children and asks many questions. She encourages them to think and gives them plenty of time to respond. The childminder helps children to develop a wide vocabulary as they learn words such as 'full', 'enough' and 'press'. She teaches literacy and mathematical skills effectively. For instance, the childminder promotes counting, colours and numbers through everyday activities and routines. Children also

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

access puzzles and are developing a good understanding of shape, space and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands, and attends to, children's personal care needs effectively, which helps children to be content and settled. She is aware of their likes, interests and routines and uses effective settling-in procedures. This helps children to have a strong sense of belonging that the childminder supports well. She encourages children's independence. For example, the organisation of toys inspires children to make their own choices and dictate their own play. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks daily, which promotes their growing awareness of healthy lifestyles, and the childminder encourages them to wash their hands before eating. The childminder promotes good manners and helps children to manage their own behaviour. For example, she has discussions with children about the importance of sharing, taking turns and waiting. This helps young children to be respectful and more tolerant of each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop good communication and language skills. For example, they listen to instructions and become confident speakers. Children learn about each other's lives to help them understand the wider world. They form a positive bond with the childminder and each other. Children develop the key skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132103 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063918 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Kingston-upon-Thames, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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